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To promote the Professional Bicycle Mechanic©: 
We are educating the public, the industry, and the sport about the importance of a well-trained and experienced bicycle mechanic to facilitate the enjoyment, safety, and profitability of the sport.  We will celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of all mechanics for the greater good of the trade
To advocate for the Professional Bicycle Mechanic©: 
We are communicating with Owners, Manufacturers, and Teams about the value and need for a qualified bicycle mechanic, and we are working on a pathway to develop future bicycle mechanics. We are working with the established cycling community to evolve the image of the bicycle mechanic into a professional expert.
To develop the Professional Bicycle Mechanic©: 
We are educating, and building upon the education of, bicycle mechanics.  Whether a mechanic's trade application is race, shop or industry, we aspire to keep their skills valuable and relevant.  We are working alongside the existing educational institutions to provide a codified system, by which mechanics can become Recognized Professionals.
The PBMA was founded in 2016 and is a 501(c)6 non-profit corporation. Since inception, the PBMA has hosted Professional Technical Training Seminars and helped to improve the image, reputation, and compensation of Professional Bicycle Mechanics around the world.

grants and funding

In 2020 the PBMA raised $27,000 in response to the racial inequity facing Americans. These funds are being used in 2021 to send 8 people representing Black, Indigenous and Persons of Color to a technical training of their choosing.
Diversity Fund
​The PBMA Diversity Fund provides financial assistance with travel, tuition, lodging or meals while attending an educational program or event to people of underserved minority groups.
General Assistance Fund
The PBMA General Assistance Fund provides financial assistance with travel, tuition, lodging or meals while attending an educational program or event.
Hardship Fund
The PBMA Hardship Fund provides financial assistance to PBMA Members or their families in the event of  an unforeseen accident or injury.
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If you believe you qualify and would like to see what assistance is currently available, please email any PBMA Board Member ​​to get the process started.

PBMA Board of directors

PBMA is organized, managed and operated by a volunteer board of directors
Current Board of Directors
President - Jenny Kallista
Vice President -
Danielle Castelli Strader
Treasurer - 
Anait Garushyants
Secretary - Les Welch
​Member at Large - Ric Hjertberg
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Past Board Members 
James Stanfill
​Jeff Rowe

Doug Martin
Brent Williams
​Marty Ciavano
​Sarah Lamb
​Ed Reynolds
Win Allen
Bre Rue
​Steve Donovan
​Josh Boggs

Founding Members
Anonymous
Pedaling Tools
Brent Williams
Park Tool Company
Appalachian Bicycle Institute
United Bicycle Institute
Wheel Fanatyk
Shaun Bergen
​Anonymous

PBMA Committies

The PBMA has three focused committees to assist the PBMA Board of Directors in allocating resources. These committees are ever evolving. If you are interested in helping and able to commit to 1-hour per month for a virtual conference in addition to attending one CABDA event per year you are welcome to express your interest by emailing the committees@probma.org.
PBMA Diversity Committee
Danielle Castelli - PBMA Representative
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PBMA Education Committee
Jenny Kallista - PBMA Representative
PBMA Membership Committee
Josh Boggs - PBMA Representative
MEMBERSHIP
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